Getz Brothers

What Getz Brothers does

The Getz Group of Companies, commonly referred to as Getz Brothers, is a privately held, family-founded international marketing and distribution conglomerate headquartered in Singapore (38C Jalan Pemimpin) with a European liaison office in London. Founded in 1852 by Joseph and Max Getz as a small general store in Lower Lake, California, the Group has operated continuously for 170+ years and today employs more than 21,500 people, generating revenues exceeding $2 billion across 228+ facilities in 28 directly operating countries and 94 trading countries spanning six continents. Its operations are organized into six Strategic Business Units: Consumer Products, Retail & Food Processing; Healthcare & Life Sciences; Hospitality & Building Solutions; Logistics Services; Performance Materials & Industrial Products; and Telecom & Allied Services.

The Group's portfolio comprises approximately 20 wholly-owned subsidiary brands that span the full B2B services value chain — sales, marketing, distribution, sourcing, manufacturing, and licensing — including pharmaceutical manufacturing and marketing (Getz Pharma), medical-device distribution and manufacturing (Getz Healthcare, Scinomed), clinical software (Getz Clinical, Scilife), performance chemicals (Getz Chemicals), logistics and express shipping (M&P Express Logistics, Muller & Phipps Pakistan, Muller & Phipps Middle East), retail health and beauty (Medicare Vietnam, Medicare Myanmar, Private Shop), hospitality (Louis T Collection, William Montague, Harry's International), telecom services (Pedigri Technologies), and banking (Hugo Bank). Member companies operate with operational autonomy while leveraging the Group's shared network, capital base, regulatory expertise, and 170-year brand reputation.

The business model is B2B distribution and licensing-driven: the Group connects the world's leading manufacturers with end-markets in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, monetizing through product distribution margins, contract manufacturing, and licensing royalties. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and the company carries no public listing, no external funding rounds, and no disclosed M&A activity in the input data. Core technology, proprietary features, AI/ML capabilities, patents, and certifications are not disclosed in the available sources, reflecting a traditional, relationship-led conglomerate model rather than a technology- or IP-led one.

Name

Getz Brothers

Legal name

The Getz Group of companies

Website

https://getz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1852

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The Getz Group of Companies (Getz Brothers) is a privately held, 170+ year-old international marketing and distribution conglomerate that connects leading manufacturers with end-markets across 28 operating and 94 trading countries, operating through six Strategic Business Units and roughly 20 wholly-owned subsidiary brands spanning pharma, devices, logistics, chemicals, retail, hospitality, telecom and banking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Marketing and Distribution Services

NAICS

Specialty Food Retailers (4452), All Other Health and Personal Care Retailers (456199)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Apparel Sourcing, Buying Houses & Trading Companies (CRAAAAAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Gourmet Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAI)

Keywords

• International distribution services
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing distribution
• Healthcare medical devices
• Logistics supply chain
• Consumer products marketing

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. International Marketing and Distribution: Revenue generated through sales, marketing, distribution, sourcing, manufacturing, and licensing operations across Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa regions. The Group operates through wholly and partially owned companies organized into 6 Strategic Business Units.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

The Getz Group is a diversified international marketing, distribution, sourcing, manufacturing, and licensing conglomerate that connects world-class manufacturers with end-markets across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. The group operates through six Strategic Business Units spanning consumer products, healthcare and life sciences, hospitality, logistics, performance materials, and telecom services, with wholly and partially owned member companies executing distribution, contract manufacturing, and licensing activities.

Product overview

The Getz Group operates as a diversified international marketing and distribution conglomerate organized into six Strategic Business Units (SBUs): Consumer Products Marketing, Distribution & Retail Management; Performance Materials & Industrial Products; Hospitality Management & Interior Solutions; Logistics Services; Healthcare & Life Sciences; and Telecom & Allied Services. The portfolio comprises approximately 20 subsidiary and affiliate brands spanning pharmaceutical manufacturing and marketing (Getz Pharma), medical devices distribution (Getz Healthcare), clinical software (Getz Clinical), performance chemicals (Getz Chemicals), logistics operations (M&P Express Logistics, Muller & Phipps), retail operations (Medicare Vietnam, Medicare Myanmar, Private Shop), hospitality services (Louis T Collection, William Montague, Harry's International), telecom services (Pedigri Technologies, Hugo Bank), and food processing (Foods and Inns). The company functions as a holding group with member companies operating independently while leveraging the Group's network, expertise, and geographical reach across 28 operating countries and 94 trading countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Getz Pharma Pharmaceutical manufacturing and marketing operations serving healthcare and life sciences markets as part of the Getz Group.
• Getz Healthcare Medical devices and equipment distribution operations serving healthcare markets across the group's regional footprint.
• Getz Clinical Clinical software solutions for healthcare operations management.
• Scilife Pharmaceutical distribution, logistics, and clinical solutions company under the Healthcare & Life Sciences SBU.
• Scinomed Ltd. Medical device manufacturing operations within the Getz Group's healthcare division.
• Getz Chemicals Performance chemicals manufacturing and distribution operations serving industrial customers.
• Louis T. Leonowens (Thailand) Limited Industrial products operations in Thailand serving the performance materials division.
• M&P Express Logistics (Private) Limited Express logistics and supply chain management services across the group's operating geographies.
• Muller & Phipps Pakistan (Private) Ltd. Logistics services operations serving the Pakistan market.
• Getz Bros. & Co. (Hong Kong) Limited Consumer products marketing and distribution operations serving Hong Kong and Southern China markets.
• Medicare Vietnam RMT Co. Ltd. Retail and marketing operations serving the Vietnam market.
• Medicare Health & Beauty Co. Ltd. Myanmar Health and beauty retail operations serving the Myanmar market.
• Private Shop Retail beauty products operations in Hong Kong.
• Foods and Inns Ltd Food processing operations within the group's consumer products division.
• William Montague Ltd. Hospitality interiors design and solutions services.
• Louis T Collection Pte Limited Hospitality management services and solutions.
• Harry's International Pte Ltd Food and beverages operations serving the hospitality sector.
• Muller & Phipps Middle East Trading LLC Telecom and allied services distribution operations serving the Middle East market.
• Pedigri Technologies Technology services for telecom operations.
• Hugo Bank Banking and financial services operating in Pakistan.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and regional.

• Getz PharmacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical manufacturing and marketing company under the Healthcare & Life Sciences SBU. Part of The Getz Group's vertically integrated healthcare operations.
• Getz HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical devices and equipment distribution company under the Healthcare & Life Sciences SBU.
• Getz ClinicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationClinical software company providing technology solutions for healthcare operations.
• ScilifesupportingTechnology or IntegrationClinical software company operating under Healthcare & Life Sciences SBU.
• Scinomed Ltd.supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical device manufacturing company under the Healthcare & Life Sciences SBU.
• Getz Bros. & Co. (Hong Kong) LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsumer products marketing and distribution company serving Hong Kong and Southern China markets.
• Medicare Vietnam RMT Co. Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail operations in Vietnam market under Consumer Products, Retail & Food Processing SBU.
• Medicare Health & Beauty Co. Ltd. MyanmarregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth and beauty retail operations in Myanmar market.
• Private ShopregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail storefront chain operating in Hong Kong.
• Foods and Inns LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood processing company under Consumer Products, Retail & Food Processing SBU.
• William Montague Ltd.regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospitality interiors company providing interior solutions.
• Louis T Collection Pte LimitedregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospitality management company under Hospitality & Building Solutions SBU.
• Harry's International Pte LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood & beverages company serving hospitality sector.
• M&P Express Logistics (Private) LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExpress logistics services company under Logistics Services SBU.
• Muller & Phipps Pakistan (Private) Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics services company serving Pakistan market.
• Getz ChemicalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerformance materials company under Performance Materials & Industrial Products SBU.
• Louis T. Leonowens (Thailand) LimitedregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial products company serving Thailand market.
• Muller & Phipps Middle East Trading LLCregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelecom and allied services distribution company serving Middle East market.
• Pedigri TechnologiessupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology company under Telecom & Allied Services SBU.
• Hugo BankregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBanking services company operating in Pakistan under Telecom & Allied Services SBU.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sumitomo Corporation: Japanese sogo shosha (general trading company) with global trading, distribution, manufacturing and investment activities across multiple sectors. Comparable in business model to Getz as a diversified trading/marketing/distribution platform with Asia global reach.
• Mitsubishi Corporation: Major Japanese trading house with global presence in chemicals, industrial materials, food, healthcare and consumer products distribution. Comparable as a long-established international trading/distribution conglomerate with Asia-centric operating footprint.
• Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Japanese general trading company with diversified investments across chemicals, healthcare, food, logistics and industrial products. Comparable as a multi-SBU Asia-rooted trading/distribution platform operating through wholly-owned subsidiaries worldwide.
• Itochu Corporation: Japanese general trading company with wide-ranging trading, distribution and investment activities across consumer, healthcare, chemicals and Asia-Pacific logistics. Comparable as another Asia-rooted diversified trading/distribution platform.
• Swire Group / Swire Pacific: Hong Kong-headquartered conglomerate with property, aviation, healthcare, and consumer goods trading interests. Comparable as a long-standing Hong Kong/Asia diversified group with conglomerate structure and wholly-owned operating subsidiaries.
• Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited: Diversified Asia-based conglomerate (founded 1832) with similar longevity, holding-company structure and free-standing subsidiaries across retail, healthcare, property and logistics. Comparable as a family-controlled Asian conglomerate, though materially larger and broader in scope.

Direct peers

• Inchcape plc: London-listed international marketing and distribution company focused on premium consumer brands across emerging markets. Most directly comparable to Getz on the international-distribution-for-principals business model, despite being more auto/consumer-brand-focused.
• Li & Fung Limited: Hong Kong-based global trading and consumer goods sourcing/distribution conglomerate. Most directly comparable to Getz as another heritage Asian trading house that connects Western manufacturers with Asia-Pacific distribution, though it has refocused toward supply-chain services and is publicly listed.
• DKSH Holding AG: Swiss-listed Market Expansion Services group that does consumer goods, healthcare, and performance materials distribution across Asia-Pacific. Directly mirrors Getz's manufacturer-distribution model in the same geographies with a comparable SBU structure.

Regional players

• Olayan Group: Private Saudi conglomerate (founded 1947) with consumer products distribution, healthcare, industrial and logistics operations across the Middle East. Comparable as a regional diversified distribution/trading conglomerate overlapping with several Getz SBUs in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments3 records

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